Estudio sobre la implementación de contratos de cobertura financiera de los precios en el mercado de banano ecuatoriano.

Abstract

The banana sector has great economic relevance for Ecuador due to its position in the market, being even considered as the first banana exporter in the world. For these reasons, it is essential to take all the necessary measures to protect the producers of this commodity, who are constantly faced with risks related to the volatility of prices in this market. Therefore, the need to find financial derivatives that mitigate the risk in exports for producers can be essential. The present work proposes a study on the implementation of financial coverage contracts, oriented towards this market, through the establishment of futures and options contracts with the purpose of improving the levels of economic growth in exports, through efficient measures. The purpose of the study is to ensure risk coverage for both the buyer and the seller, making the Ecuadorian banana market more attractive and providing greater stability to those most affected in this value chain.